Teddi Mellencamp from RHOBH opens up about her new living situation following her divorce

Teddi Mellencamp and her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave‘s current living situation is described by the reality star as “nesting.”

The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star disclosed the duo’s living arrangements in the debut episode of her new podcast, “Diamonds in the Rough.” In a candid conversation with her co-host, Erika Jayne, she shared details about her current situation.

Admitting to a significant change, Teddi Mellencamp’s revelations surfaced about a month after officially filing for divorce from Edwin Arroyave, her husband of over 13 years. Speculation surrounding Mellencamp’s personal life escalated when allegations of her involvement in a long-term affair with her married horse trainer made headlines, though she has yet to address these claims.

During the premiere episode of her podcast, Mellencamp surprised her audience by announcing that she had relocated to live with her former “RHOBH” co-star and close friend, Kyle Richards. In a moment of honesty, she disclosed, “So I live at Kyle’s,” leaving her co-host visibly taken aback by the unexpected news.

“Do you really? Holy s–t!” Jayne responded. Mellencamp joked about living in Richards’ “glam room” and suggested they start filming their podcast there.

Her co-host agreed, noting their pal would love the company “because the house is empty.” Like her friends, Richards is estranged from her husband, Mauricio Umansky. Jayne is also estranged from her spouse, Tom Girardi, pulling the plug on their marriage in 2020.

As for why Mellencamp was living with Richards, she explained that she and Arroyave were currently “nesting” — a divorce term she claimed meant the children stayed put while the parents took turns leaving the family home.

Mellencamp claimed that living with Richards was the best thing for her, noting the arrangement “does work out really well for the kids.” She shared that given the closeness of the homes, she could “zip on over” and sometimes get welcomed with her pal’s cooking.

It seemed the podcaster took Richards’ offer for support following her divorce filing in November. The Blast reported that the reality TV star implored her friend to lean on her during the difficult time, offering the same aid Mellencamp gave her during her estrangement from Umansky.

“Obviously, it’s sad no matter what … And unfortunately, I can give some advice for living through this in the public eye,” Richards said. She advised Mellencamp not to handle the split alone and offered to be her shoulder to cry on, adding:

“She can lean on me and show up at my door anytime she wants, no matter what time of night it is. She’s watched me go through this, and she knows.”

Richards noted that the most challenging aspect of a divorce was how it affected the children. She referenced her daughters with Umansky, confessing her girls, despite being grown, had a difficult time processing their parents’ separation.

On that note, she advised Mellencamp to drown out the public’s voice and prioritize her children. “So, I think you can just, you just have to focus on your kids … You have to tune out the noise,” Richards shared. Her words came days after her pal announced her divorce on Instagram, writing:

“After a great deal of care and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce. My priority is my children and ensuring that every care is taken with their privacy and wellbeing throughout this new chapter.“

Last month, The Blast shared that Mellencamp and Arroyave wouldn’t spend Thanksgiving together. The former Bravolebrity’s father, John Mellencamp, reportedly opened the doors of his home to welcome his daughter and grandkids.

As for Arroyave, he spent the holidays bonding with his eldest daughter, Isabella, whom he welcomed from a previous relationship. The estranged couple’s Thanksgiving arrangement came at the heels of the child custody settlement.

When Mellencamp filed for divorce, she requested full custody of their kids, but the duo finally agreed to share custody. This arrangement seemingly showcased their willingness to resolve their divorce amicably amid the infidelity drama.

Following reports of her alleged affair with her married horse trainer, Mellencamp appeared to address the rumors in an Instagram post. She shared a lengthy statement about finding peace and happiness in a challenging period, writing:

“I have taken accountability and apologized for things I have done wrong. Now, I have given myself permission to grow and thrive.”

Mellencamp stressed that she would not “pander to the media and tell my side because in the big scheme of things, clickbait means nothing and of course 3 sides to every story.” However, fans called BS on her message, noting she was being accountable or not honest about her alleged affair.

Will Teddi Mellencamp directly address the infidelity drama?